Leucojum

Iris

About Leucojum and Iris

Leucojum

Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Perennial

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Leucojum aestivum

Alizes Bumblebee Deelite Maui Moonlight Langport Wren Sarah Taylor Titan's Glory Thornbird Jane Phillips Orinoco Flow

Number of Varieties

510

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Habitat

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm70.00 cm

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Strap shaped

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Bulb fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Leucojum

Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Asparagales

Family

Liliaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Leucojum

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

2300

1 27800

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Properties of Leucojum and Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Leucojum and Iris? We provide you with everything About Leucojum and Iris. Leucojum doesn't have thorns and Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Leucojum does not have fragrant flowers. Leucojum has allergic reactions like and Iris has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leucojum and Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leucojum and Iris

Season and care of Leucojum and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Leucojum and Iris Physical Information

Leucojum and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Iris are as follows:

Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color:

Care of Leucojum and Iris

Care of Leucojum and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.